Man threatens to shoot pensioner in kneecap

POLICE are hunting a man who threatened to shoot a 65-year-old man in the kneecap during a robbery in Hindley.

The victim was at home on Argyle Street, Hindley, at 5.30pm on Saturday, December 27, when he heard a knock at the door.

The offender then pushed his way into the address and marched the victim into the living room, where he pulled out a silver handgun and demanded cash.

He then held the gun against the man’s leg, saying “I know you have money, I will shoot your kneecap if you don’t hand it over.”

The terrified victim handed over £40 and some loose change that he had in his wallet, and the offender calmly walked out the front door and down the street towards Chapel Green Road.

The offender has been described as white, around 5ft10in tall, medium build and he had a dark moustache. He was wearing a blue hooded coat with the hood tied tightly around his face and grey tracksuit bottoms.

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 7225 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.